After a 16-year hiatus, EA Sports is bringing college basketball (CBB) back to its gaming lineup, reigniting excitement for fans of virtual hoops. The announcement came via a cryptic yet thrilling social media post from EA Sports, stating, “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.” Accompanied by a basketball image and hashtags #CBB and #ItsInTheGame, the message has sparked anticipation for a new college basketball title, marking the first since NCAA Basketball 10 in 2009.
Details remain scarce, as EA Sports has yet to share specifics about the upcoming game, such as its official title, release date, or features. However, this revival follows the successful return of EA Sports’ College Football 25 last July, suggesting the publisher is doubling down on its college sports franchises.
The return of EA Sports’ college basketball is a big deal for fans, especially given the publisher’s long absence from the CBB scene. With College Football 25 proving that EA can successfully resurrect a beloved franchise, expectations are high for what’s next. Will the new CBB game capture the electric atmosphere of March Madness? Only time will tell, but for now, fans can start warming up their virtual sneakers.
Stay tuned for more updates as EA Sports inevitably reveals more about this long-awaited comeback.
EA SPORTS on X (formerly Twitter): “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame pic.twitter.com/iBNhGxn2yj / X”
Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame pic.twitter.com/iBNhGxn2yj
